This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 11944 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.howes/475.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Back then when 1st wife died giving birth they wasted no time marrying again so to have a woman on hand to raise his children. And marrying another woman with the same name as first wife. Good luck in your search Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.